Once you have decided to sell your home, it is never too early to start planning and preparing your home for the market. Once a home is on the market, you never have a second chance to make that first impression with a potential buyer. Therefore, upfront preparations are the key to getting a […]
When a homeowner decides to sell their house, they obviously want the best possible price with the least amount of hassles. However, for the vast majority of sellers, the most important result is to actually get the home sold. In order to accomplish all three goals, a seller should realize the importance of using a […]
The National Association of REALTORS’ just released the results of their latest Pending Home Sales Index, which showed a small 1.4% decline in signed contracts in August. Pending sales remain strong year-over-year as they were 6.1% higher than August ’14 and have now risen for 12 consecutive months. What is the Pending Home Sales Index […]
I had the great pleasure of being in Nashville August 24th and 25th to participate in Accelerate 2015… a gathering of real estate professionals from across the United States who are Dave Ramsey ELP’s (Endorsed Local Providers. Dave spoke at the opening session for three hours and was a wealth of knowledge. Participating in the […]
There are some people that have not purchased a home because they are uncomfortable taking on the obligation of a mortgage. Everyone should realize that, unless you are living with your parents rent free, you are paying a mortgage – either your mortgage or your landlord’s. As The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard […]
People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. People always talk about the “spring buying season” when they talk real estate. However, this year it appears as though the summer real estate market will be just as hot. […]
July’s featured Dave Ramsey blog. You decided to sell your home, and you can’t wait to buy a new place. There’s just one thing standing in your way: You’ve got to close the deal on your current one first. You just hope it doesn’t take all summer to get an offer. Well, there’s […]
Summer months, when people typically take trips out of town, spawn the most burglaries and household property crimes according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. Nobody wants to come home after an enjoyable escape to find their home ransacked and valuables missing. By taking some precautions, you can avoid becoming a victim of intruders […]
Most people think of their homes as a refuge from the world, but you may be surprised to learn there may be hidden hazards lurk behind the closed windows and doors of many homes. Typically one thinks of air quality and air pollution being outside, but sometimes the most toxic air is in one’s home. […]
When the mercury soars, most gardens – and gardeners – start to droop and begin to look a little beaten down. While your plants may benefit from a little TLC, some garden chores are best left for cooler weather. Here are some tips to see you and your garden safely through a summer heat […]
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